4001 1 st Street SE

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41
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$59,205
Fines (last 2 yrs)
114
Total violations
$124,636
Total fines
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $549 15×
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Show details · 15 occurrences · $8,238 in fines
Sep 12, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-03016 Bathroom Interior
Sep 12, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-03016 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Sep 12, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-03016 Sleeping room 3 Interior
+12 more
Mar 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03583 Bathroom Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03583 Cooking room Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03583 Utility Closet Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03584 Bathroom Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03584 Cooking room Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03584 Living room Interior
Mar 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03536 Hallway Interior
Mar 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03536 Living room/sleeping room Interior
Mar 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03536 Living room/sleeping room Interior
Aug 12, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06634 Bathroom 3
Aug 12, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06634 Living room 3
Aug 12, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06634 Sleeping room 1 3
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $582
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Show details · 9 occurrences · $5,236 in fines
May 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05096 Bathroom Interior
May 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05096 Bathroom Interior
Aug 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05074 Bathroom 3
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Aug 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05074 Bathroom 3
Aug 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05074 Cooking room 3
Sep 12, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-03016 Bathroom Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03583 Bathroom Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03583 Cooking room Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03584 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 704.2.3
Failure to have smoke alarms that emit a signal when the batteries are low
avg $2,499
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $19,992 in fines
May 31, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04207 Living room Interior
May 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04187 Living room Interior
May 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04187 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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May 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04187 Sleeping room 2 Interior
May 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04187 Sleeping room 3 Interior
May 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04185 Sleeping room 1 Interior
May 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04185 Sleeping room 2 Interior
May 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04185 Sleeping room 3 Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,212
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $8,483 in fines
May 31, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04207 Entire Unit Interior
May 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04189 Entire Unit Interior
May 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04170 Entire Unit Interior
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May 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04170 Kitchen Interior
May 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03601 Utility Access Service Closet Interior
Aug 24, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06323 Living room 3
Mar 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03732 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $111
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $668 in fines
Aug 24, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05074 Utility Closet 3
Sep 12, 2022 $111 CAP 22NOIR-INS-03016 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03583 Enclosed Porch Interior
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Mar 7, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03584 Enclosed Porch Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03584 Sleeping Room Interior
Aug 12, 2021 $106 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06634 Apartment Entrance Door 3
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12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
avg $1,121
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $5,607 in fines
Aug 24, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05074 Sleeping room 2 3
Mar 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03536 Bathroom Interior
Mar 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03536 Bathroom Interior
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Mar 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03536 Living room/sleeping room Interior
Mar 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03536 Living room/sleeping room Interior
IPMC § 603.1
Failure to properly install and maintain mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances, and water heating appliances in a safe working condition capable of performing the intended function
avg $1,214
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,856 in fines
May 31, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04207 Kitchen Interior
May 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03601 Cooking room Interior
Aug 24, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06323 Cooking room 3
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Aug 24, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06323 Cooking room 3
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $557
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,228 in fines
Aug 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05074 Apartment Entrance Door 3
Mar 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03536 Apartment Entrance Door Exterior
Mar 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03536 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
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Mar 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03732 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
avg $1,075
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,225 in fines
Mar 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03584 Cooking room Interior
Aug 12, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06634 Bathroom 3
Aug 12, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06634 Cooking room 3
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide water heating facilities which provide water at a minimum temperature of 110°F 43° C .
avg $1,107
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,321 in fines
Mar 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03584 Bathroom Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03584 Bathroom Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03584 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 403.2
Failure to provide proper ventilation for bathroom or toilet room
avg $601
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,804 in fines
May 31, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05141 Bathroom Interior
May 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05096 Bathroom Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03583 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
avg $2,214
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,642 in fines
Mar 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03583 Common hallway 2
Mar 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03583 Common hallway Basement
Mar 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03584 Common hallway 1
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $582
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,745 in fines
May 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05096 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05074 Living room 3
Aug 12, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06634 Bathroom 3
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,256
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,768 in fines
Nov 27, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00734 Common hallway Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03583 Common hallway 3
Mar 19, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03732 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Having bars, grilles, grates or similar devices over emergency escape and rescue openings that are not releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal oper
avg $2,214
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,428 in fines
Mar 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03583 Sleeping Room Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03584 Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage
avg $567
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,133 in fines
Nov 27, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01260 Entire Yard Exterior
Jan 8, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01753 Side of building Exterior
IPMC § 302.8
Failure to prevent inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle from being parked, kept or stored on premises
avg $567
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,133 in fines
Nov 27, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01085 Left Parking Lot Exterior
Jan 8, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01753 Side of building Exterior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $578
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,155 in fines
May 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04702
Aug 12, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06634 Cooking room 3
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Group I-1 and R occupancies, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,357
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,713 in fines
May 14, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03601 Living room Interior
Mar 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03584 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.3.3
Failure of the owner to post in conspicuous places in the common spaces of the building, and distribute to each tenant or unit owner, a written notice on a form developed and published by the code official in English and in the lang
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
May 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03595 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
May 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03595 Common hallway Basement
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Group I-1 and R occupancies, and dwellings including basements and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
May 31, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04207 Sleeping Room Interior
May 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04170 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair or free from obstructions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jan 8, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01753 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Jan 8, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01753 Common hallway 3
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Group I-1 and R occupancies, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load in each room used for sleeping purposes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Aug 12, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06634 Sleeping room 1 3
12-G DCMR § 608.1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning to maintain each such unit in safe and good working condition so that it can provide from May 15 to September 15, an inside temperature in the roo
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Aug 12, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06634 Living room 3
IPMC § 607.1
Failure to maintain duct system free of obstructions and capable of performing the required function
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Aug 12, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06634 Entire Unit 3
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Mar 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03536 Right Parking Lot Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to keep plumbing fixture free from obstructions and capable of performing the function for which it was designed.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Mar 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03536 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 602.2
Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies which are capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F20°C in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Mar 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03584 Utility Closet Interior
IPMC § 507.1
Drainage of roofs or paved areas, yards and courts, or other open areas on the premises is being discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 31, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05141 Basement Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 31, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05141 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $111 in fines
Mar 7, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03583 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 302.8
Failure to prevent a vehicle in a state of major disassembly, disrepair or in the process of being stripped or dismantled from being on the premises
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Mar 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03583 Side of building Exterior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 31, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05141 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drainage adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Sep 12, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-03016 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 506.2
Failure to keep every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line free from obstructions, leaks, or defect.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04170 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have at least one receptacle in every bathroom
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05096 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
(Failure to keep all illuminated ?Exit? signs illuminated when the building is occupied
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03595 Common hallway 1
12-G DCMR ?? 310.1, 310.2, 310.3, 310.4, 310.5, 310.6
Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide detection system in compliance with the code and NFPA 720.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Aug 24, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06323 Living room 3
12-G DCMR § 402.2
Failure to provide means of egress serving two or more dwelling units with sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03595 Entire Building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Nov 27, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01260 Entire Yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.3.2
Failure to install an approved permanent sign adjacent to each manual fire alarm box that reads: ?WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT,? where fire alarm systems are not monitored by a supervising station
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Nov 27, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00734 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 505.1
Failure to provide plumbing fixtures that are properly connected to either a public water system or an approved private water system
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04702 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04702 Front Parking Lot Exterior
12-G DCMR § 102.2
Failure to maintain in good working order equipment, systems, devices or safeguards required by the Property Maintenance Code or previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
May 14, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04702 Front of building Exterior

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